having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance, mentally confused or bewildered

make one's head spin, have a dizzying effect, get dizzy with success

make someone dizzy, dizzy heights, dizzy spell

Formal and Informal Expressions of dizzy

In different contexts, you can replace 'dizzy' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'lightheaded, vertiginous' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'woozy, spinning' is a commonplace synonym.

dizzy: Explore its Definition & Usage

dizzy Definition

1having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance
2mentally confused or bewildered

Using dizzy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dizzy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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I felt dizzy after spinning around in circles.
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The heights made her feel dizzy.
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The news left him feeling dizzy with excitement.
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The medication can cause dizziness as a side effect.

dizzy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dizzy

Antonyms for dizzy

clear-headed
sober

Idioms Using dizzy

make one's head spin
to cause confusion or disorientation
Example
The amount of paperwork required to apply for the job made my head spin.
have a dizzying effect
to cause a feeling of dizziness or disorientation
Example
The rapid changes in lighting had a dizzying effect on the audience.
get dizzy with success
to become overconfident or arrogant due to success
Example
After winning the championship, he got dizzy with success and started acting like he was better than everyone else.

Phrases with dizzy

make someone dizzy
to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
Example
The constant spinning made me dizzy.
dizzy heights
a high level of success or achievement
Example
After years of hard work, she finally reached the dizzy heights of fame and fortune.
dizzy spell
a brief period of dizziness or lightheadedness
Example
She had a dizzy spell while standing up too quickly.

Origins of dizzy

from Old English 'dysig', meaning 'foolish'

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Summary: dizzy in Brief

The term 'dizzy' [ˈdɪzi] refers to a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance, or being mentally confused or bewildered. It can be caused by physical factors such as spinning or heights, or emotional factors such as excitement or confusion. Phrases like 'make someone dizzy' and idioms like 'make one's head spin' describe the disorienting effects of dizziness, while 'dizzy heights' denotes a high level of success or achievement.